Costus speciosus (J. Koenig) Sm., commonly known as crepe ginger, is primarily used an ornamental plant worldwide. The aim of this research was to study the phytoconstituents locally collected C. samples and test their antimicrobial effect against selected bacterial strains. Phytochemical analysis showed presence alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, phenolic compounds, tannins, glycosides, cardiac ...